About the Conference
Video content is only $15.00
The Glorious Hope video conference is for church ministry leaders and volunteers who want to create an inclusive and inviting culture that meets the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families. Our keynote speakers and expert panels will explore how the gospel values people with disabilities, help ministry leaders address specific challenges, and cast vision for the joy and possibilities of life in a special needs family. Throughout the conference, we’ll seek to make Christ central to special needs ministry, because, as Colossians makes clear, “Christ in you” is our hope of glory. Because of this good news, the church should be the place where special needs families find refuge and a safe place for their loved ones both to be served and to use their God-given talents and abilities to serve others. Unfortunately, many churches are missing the mark. That’s why the Glorious Hope conference exists. We want to come alongside church leaders to help them value people with disabilities, serve them, and finally to collaborate with and empower them to serve the local church.
Keynote Speakers
A Dignity Revolution for People with Disabilities | Daniel Darling
Daniel Darling (Nashville, TN) is Senior Vice President for the Association of National Religious Broadcasters (NRB). He is the author of several books, including The Dignity Revolution, Teen People of the Bible, and A Way with Words. He hosts The Way Home podcast.
The Joy and Possibilities of Life in a Special Needs Families | Sandra Peoples
Sandra Peoples (Houston, TX) is a pastor’s wife and a special needs mom who has a life-long perspective on being part of a special-needs family. Sandra is the author of Unexpected Blessings, and she hosts the Self Care and Soul Care for Care Givers podcast.
How Trauma and Attachment Impact Children’s Ministry | Alix Carruth
Alix Carruth (Kansas City, MO) serves as Elementary Children’s Minister at Redeemer Fellowship Midtown. She was instrumental in beginning the Redeemer Kids Duos ministry to help her local church care for children with special needs.